Interregnum
With our Rector’s departure at the end of January the work of the Benefice continues in a unified way coordinated by the staff team. While we are supported by our Associate Minister Rev Dr Stephen Blake this is however just a voluntary role. During the interregnum the churchwardens are legally responsible for services in each of their parish churches and the staff team will be supporting them in this work. If you have any questions or queries during the interregnum please do speak to your churchwardens in the first instance, however if you’re not sure who to approach you are welcome to contact the Benefice Church Office on 01451 831424 or by email: office@evenlodevalechurches.org.
February Services
After discussion with churchwardens some churches will be closing while others remain open with some changed services and timings. The following churches will remain closed to the end of February: Adlestrop, Broadwell and Evenlode. Please do check the Benefice website for the latest updates for services and times: www.evenlodevalechurches.org .
The staff team and the churchwardens will continually review the situation, but we remain the body of Christ, united in him, whether we're able to meet in lawfully gathered worship, or whether we're shielding or isolating for personal safety.
Prayer
We intend to hold our next Benefice Prayer Meeting on Saturday 6th February 2021 at 9.30am at Holy Ascension Oddington. This is an opportunity to pray for the work of this Benefice, for the needs of those who live here as well as for the wider community. This will be a Covid secure, socially distanced prayer meeting. If you would like to attend please wear a face mask and we ask you to keep 2 metres away from others not in your household.
Lent Course
This year Lent starts on 17th February and we plan to hold a course as we have done in previous years. Because of prevailing circumstances, we're likely to conduct it via Zoom. Look out for details of the course coming soon through the weekly church email bulletin.
Benefice News via Weekly Email
Every Friday we send out an email bulletin with forthcoming services and weekly news. If you would like to receive a copy of this please contact the church office (01451 831424 / office@evenlodevalechurches.org) to be added to the distribution list.